Ch Ch Ch Change – 08/09/14

Change seen through the eyes of fear causes suffering.  Whereas the eyes of wisdom welcome change as an opportunity in the inevitable expression of universal potential.

All journeys begin with change and end with gratitude.  Somewhere in between we pass through acceptance, forgiveness and trust.  Each step a knowing of greater depth.

We swim at the same time, same place, with familiar faces in those same pink caps.  Same beaches, over and back, every morning out into our greater depths.  That ritual sameness strangely providing a space from which we cannot help but emerge changed.

Embrace that change, practice it, and hold it dear.  In doing so throw your arms around the day you are creating so that your universe may better know itself.

 

 

New morning, new depths

 

 

New Storch-henge from the Booty-campers

 

 

Heading out for some north sea oil rig maintenance on the way to Shelley

 

 

Keith looking tall, dark and shadowy

 

 

From shadowy to shady… What is going on here? (captions please)

 

 

From Shady to, well…  To Les and Ian undressing each other? (more captions please)

 

 

Embracing change in the nicest way

 

 

Richard brings along his flatmate Eve for first time.  Welcome Eve!

 

 

 

A poster for Dave Pantsdown from a fan friend (thanks Lesbutt) good luck Dave,
hope to see you back at BnB as soon as possible mate

 

 

Turn and face the strange, ch, ch, changes…

 

Big thanks to the lovely Elaine and Lesbutt for helping with some of the images today.

 

Warm Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher.

Unique, gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic care in Manly – VIP rates for BnB members

 

Stats
Swimmers – 75
Newbies – 1
Temp – 17.1 Deg

 

The Bnb Monthly dinner Booked out!

Our Monthly dinner on the 9th September at Bluewater Restaurant is booked out, there is a waiting list and Ian isn’t accepting bribes, at this time.

Winter Badge Presentation – 21 September after the swim

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Winter Badge (or even harder yards for a WWW), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 21st September, straight after the regular swim!

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (bacon and egg sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2014 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for your upcoming summer badge challenges…

 

B&B i-Log
The B&B i-Log is the best way to capture your swims!!  Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge.. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

 

Staying safe
Are you prepared for the return of the surf? Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly!  While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits.  Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf.  To read, or even download, click here.